Must be getting early clocks are running latePaint by number morning sky looks so phonyDawn is breaking everywhere Light a candle curse the glareDraw the curtains I don't care 'cause it's alright

I will get by I will get byI will get by I will survive

I see you've got your fist out say your piece and get outYes I get the gist of it but it's alrightSorry that you feel that way the only there is to sayEvery silver lining's got a touch of grey

I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive

It's a lesson to me the Ables and the Bakers and the C'sThe ABC's we all must face and try to keep a little grace

It's a lesson to me the deltas and the east and the freezeThe ABC's we all think of try to win a little love

I know the rent is in arrears the dog has not been fed in yearsIt's even worse than it appears but it's alrightCow's giving kerosene, kid can't read at seventeenThe words he knows are all obscene but it's alright

I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive

The shoe is on the hand that fits, there's really nothing much to itWhistle through your teeth and spit 'cause it's alrightOh well a touch of grey kinda suits you anywayAnd that was all I had to say and it's alright

I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive

We will get by we will get by we will get by we will survive We will get by we will get by we will get by we will survive